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Jericho, VT 05465 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Saxon Hill School is a licensed child care center in Jericho, Vermont. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $218 to $921.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3-6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia |
| Staff | Highly credentialed educators |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | Act 166 and CCFAP funds deducted from tuition |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Jovial Family Portal) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (5 STAR - Vermont STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS)) |
| More | Founded 1964 |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Saxon Hill School lists monthly tuition from $218 to $921.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Extended Discovery, 1 day/week (pending availability) | $218 |
| 2026-2027 Extended Discovery, 3 days/week | $653 |
| 2026-2027 Extended Discovery, 4 days/week | $871 |
| 2026-2027 Morning Program monthly payment without Act 166 or CCFAP funding (3-Day) | $685 |
| 2026-2027 Morning Program monthly payment without Act 166 or CCFAP funding (4-Day) | $921 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Morning Program, 3-Day class, total tuition | $6,366 |
| 2026-2027 Morning Program, 4-Day class, total tuition | $8,488 |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 4, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Regulation 7.4.4: All staff shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities as required in the rule 7.4.2 of these regulations. Substitutes filling a staff position for less than thirty (30) consecutive days within a 365 day period shall be exempt.
“A review of staff's BFIS Quality and Credential account and a review of staff files and verbal confirmation confirmed that two (2) staff members had not completed the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development as required for their positions within their date of hire. Corrective Action: By 1/3/2025 have the two (2) staff complete the required fifteen (15) hours of professional development hours and remain in compliance by completing the current fifteen (15) hours of professional development by the staff's hire date. Submit all training certificates to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
Regulation 7.1.2.2: Staff who are counted in the staff/child ratios and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations shall obtain training in pediatric first aid and in infant and child CPR within three (3) months of beginning work in the CBCCPP and remain currently certified.
“A review of staff's BFIS quality and credential account and verbal confirmation from one (1) staff member that they had not renewed their CPR and First Aid certificate prior to the expiration date. The CPR and First Aid certificate expired on 2/6/2024. Corrective Action: By 12/9/2024, send proof of a current CPR and First Aid certificate to Licensor [name] and send a copy to Northern Lights with the required cover sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
Regulation 3.4.7.5: The licensee shall maintain a current list of the licensee or designee, staff, auxiliary staff, and volunteers as in the rules in section 7.7.5 of these regulations, as applicable in BFIS. Any changes shall be reported through BFIS within five (5) working days of the change.
“Twelve (12) staff were listed on the programs associated parties list who no longer work at the program and have not worked for the program for more than five days. Corrective Action: Immediately review the programs associated parties list in the programs BFIS account and remove staff who no longer work at the program. Submit confirmation to Licensor [name] Purinton.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2021
Regulation 3.4.7.3: Within six (6) months of the initial date of employment; staff and auxiliary staff left alone with children and/or counted in staff/child ratio as specified in the rule 6.2.1.8 of these regulations, and the program director shall maintain an up-to-date BFIS Quality and Credential Account. Documentation, verification of qualifications, and all annual professional development activities as specified in the rules in sections 7.3 and 7.4 of these regulations shall be submitted to Northern Lights at CCV to be verified and maintained in BFIS.
“After a review of BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, it was determined that five (5) staff employed longer than six (6) months did not have an up to date, BFIS Quality and Credential Accounts as required and was missing qualification information and required training certificates. Corrective Action: By 3/22/2021, review all staff s BFIS Quality and Credential accounts, submit all missing documentation for professional development, required training and qualifications such as transcripts or high school diplomas to Northern Lights at CCV with the required cover sheet. Submit confirmation to Licensor [name] Purinton, that all required information has been sent to Northern Lights at CCV.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists it as licensed and operating.
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division lists the most recent visit on November 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 63% of Vermont daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Its hours are not listed. Call (802) 899-3832 to confirm.
Monthly tuition from $218 to $921, as it lists it.
(802) 899-3832.
10 River Road Underhill ID School, Jericho, VT 05465. The nearest other daycare we list is Part 2: The Early Years - UID, under 0.1 miles away.